Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

Meetings

  • As called
  • City Hall Council Chambers

Agendas & Minutes: Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are also available following approval.

Members

Term Expiration Date

Douglas Sako, Member

September 30, 2025

Char Garza, Member

September 30, 2025

Hector Cruz, Member

September 30, 2026

Lacey Stephens, Member

September 30, 2026

Ryan Lukson, Chair  December 31, 2025

Purpose

  • The purpose of the committee is to:
    • Review Lodging Tax Grant Funding applications and make recommendations to City Council regarding allocation of local lodging tax funds. 
    • Review and comment on any proposed imposition of lodging tax, increase in the rate of lodging tax, repeal of an exemption from lodging tax or change in the use of revenue received from lodging tax.

Organization

The committee is comprised of:

  • One representative from City Council who serves as chairman
  • Two representatives of businesses required to collect lodging tax
  • Two representatives involved in activities eligible for funding by lodging tax revenue

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